Actress Li Ruotong has apologized and pledged a refund after a health supplement she promoted was accused of having a counterfeit origin.
On April 2nd, Chinese media reported that actress Li Ruotong had apologized after being embroiled in controversy for falsely promoting a dietary supplement.
The brand she promoted was presented as imported from Australia, but investigations revealed that the products were actually based and packaged in China. Notably, the registered address in Australia was merely a car repair shop.
China Central Television (CCTV) also warned against the exaggerated advertising of "imported health supplements," which fabricates stories about brand names, international awards, and foreign origins to gain customer trust.
Following public backlash, Li Ruotong and several other celebrities who had promoted the product posted apologies.
On Weibo, the actress admitted, "I overlooked verifying the authenticity of the production location, which is a serious mistake and has disappointed my fans," she shared.
Li Ruotong announced that she will fully refund customers who purchased products through her livestream, regardless of whether the boxes have been opened or not. The actress also pledged to strengthen legal checks and increase transparency in the product selection process in the future.
Li Ruotong was born in 1966 in Hong Kong and worked as a flight attendant before joining the entertainment industry in the early 1990s. She is famous for her roles as Xiaolongnu in The Condor Heroes (1995) and Wang Yuyan in The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1997), earning her the nickname "fairy sister" from her fans.
After taking a break from showbiz due to personal issues, the actress returned to work, participating in films and live-streaming to sell products.
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Source: TVBS
Zheng Kai and Li Ruotong were involved in a fraud case related to investments. Doing business or accepting endorsements for substandard products significantly impacts the image of these stars.